A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · May/June 2020 · Q51 Mark

A stone is dropped from a height of 20m above water. The graph shows the variation with time of the velocity of the stone. [Figure 5.1] Which statement describes the approximate position of the stone four seconds after it is dropped?

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AIt is at a distance of 10 m above the surface of the water.

BIt is at a distance of 10 m below the surface of the water.

CIt is at a distance of 20 m below the surface of the water.

DIt is at a distance of 30 m below the surface of the water.

✓ Correct answer

B: It is at a distance of 10 m below the surface of the water.

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Topic: Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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